{"product_id":"the-immune-mystery-anita-dr-kss-9781771645508","title":"The Immune Mystery: A Doctor's Impassioned Quest to Solve the Puzzle of Autoimmune Disease","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA page-turning and powerful medical mystery for readers of \u003ci\u003eDiagnosis\u003c\/i\u003e by Lisa Sanders and \u003ci\u003eThe Beauty in Breaking\u003c\/i\u003e by Michele Harper\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore than 20 million Americans have autoimmune diseases, which occur when the immune system attacks the body. Autoimmune diseases are often misdiagnosed by doctors and overlooked by medical researchers. Almost all affect women more often than men. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Immune Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e follows doctor and researcher Anita K蚶s's quest to solve the autoimmune puzzle, beginning with the premature death of her mother, who developed rheumatoid arthritis shortly after giving birth to Anita. As a child, Anita vowed to study the illness and one day find a cure. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBecoming a respected doctor and researcher, Anita devoted herself to studying auto-immune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis. Why do so many autoimmune diseases start to show symptoms during and after childbirth, perimenopause, and menopause? Could autoimmune diseases be linked to our changing hormones? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite the groundbreaking nature of her research, Anita had to fight for her ideas against the conventional wisdom and casual sexism of the medical industry--even as she made a discovery that earned her a record-breaking US$95 million pharmaceutical deal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA compelling blend of incredible determination and cutting-edge science, \u003ci\u003eThe Immune Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e changes the way we think about autoimmune diseases. Anita offers solace to patients struggling with questions about their health, and introduces a powerful new voice in medical storytelling. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anita Dr K蚶s, Jgen Jelstad\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1771645504\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781771645508\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greystone Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/18\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.10w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2022","brand":"Anita Dr K蚶s","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44049447289087,"sku":"9781771645508","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_119781c0-6743-4711-b34e-9abcca654af7.jpg?v=1685001549","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-immune-mystery-anita-dr-kss-9781771645508","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}